Haida Modern (2019)
In the 50 years since he carved his first totem pole, Robert Davidson has come to be regarded as one of the world’s foremost modern artists. Charles Wilkinson (Haida Gwaii: On the Edge of the World) brings his trademark inquisitiveness and craftsmanship to this revealing portrait of an unassuming living legend. Weaving together engaging interviews with the artist, his offspring, and a host of admirers, Haida Modern extols the sweeping impact of both Davidson’s artwork and the legions it’s inspired.
Director: Charles Wilkinson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: October 1, 2019
Cast
- Robert Davidson - Self
- Douglas L. Kwart - Self
- Reg Davidson - Self
- Kelly Bapty - Self
- Karen Duffek - Self
- Sphenia Jones - Self
- Sara Florence Davidson - Self
- Ben Davidson - Self
- Douglas Reynolds - Self
- Meghan Parker - Self
Editing: Tina Schliessler, Charles Wilkinson
Production: Knowledge Network, Optic Nerve Films, Shore Films
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
artist, vancouver, carver, residential school, first nations, british columbia, totem pole, haida
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Haida Modern about?
- In the 50 years since he carved his first totem pole, Robert Davidson has come to be regarded as one of the world’s foremost modern artists. Charles Wilkinson (Haida Gwaii: On the Edge of the World) brings his trademark inquisitiveness and craftsmanship to this revealing portrait of an unassuming living legend. Weaving together engaging interviews with the artist, his offspring, and a host of admirers, Haida Modern extols the sweeping impact of both Davidson’s artwork and the legions it’s inspired.
- Who directed Haida Modern?
- Haida Modern was directed by Charles Wilkinson.
- Who stars in Haida Modern?
- Haida Modern stars Robert Davidson, Douglas L. Kwart, Reg Davidson, Kelly Bapty, Karen Duffek, Sphenia Jones.
- How long is Haida Modern?
- Haida Modern has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is Haida Modern?
- Haida Modern is a Documentary film.
- Where was Haida Modern produced?
- Haida Modern was produced in Canada.